April 3, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Adult Ed Offerings

This spring a new lineup of courses is being offered through Garden City Adult Education. From history and art courses to kayak trips there is something for everyone. More...

A Shopper's Dream at Lord & Taylor

It's that time of the year again friends. The Lord & Taylor Benefit Bash event, with a special Preview Night of Shopping (after store hours) for ALL DONORS to Tri-Town Auxiliary of United Cerebral Palsy. With your $5. More...

"Not My Child"

The Nassau County District Attorney's Office Narcotics and Gangs Bureau will present a program on heroin on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM in the Library at Garden City High School. More...

Pineapple Ball Attendees Get Boost

Andrew and GeorgeNigohosian, owners of Bonaventure Tuxedo (953 Franklin Avenue, 516) -741-1080), are offering a 50% discount for tuxedo rentals to gentlemen attendees of the Chamber of Commerce's 7th annual Pineapple Ball to be held on May 1 More...

Annual PTA Plant Sale Reminder!

Spring has sprung! Everywhere you look, crocuses, daffodils and tulips have already begun to bloom. Wouldn't you like to have beautiful flowers blooming in your garden. How? By supporting our PTA Plant Sale! More...

The Office Cat

THE NASSAU COUNTY Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. More...

Kids Wish For Kids Fashion Show

Kids For Wish Kids is hosting its third annual beauty benefit night to raise money for Make a Wish Foundation. This year the main event will be a fashion show sponsored by Coquette and the Garden City Salon and Spa. More...

Marathon Racing In Antarctica

An experience in Antarctic is one worth remembering. Garden City AAUW invites you to such an encounter at its Book & Author Luncheon, Friday May 8 from 12-3:30 p.m. at the Swan Club in Glenwood Landing. More...

Bird Sanctuary Tree Planting Grant Completed

In December 2006, the Garden City Bird Sanctuary received notice of a grant award from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for a Community Tree Planting and Urban Forestry project at the community nature preserve on Tan More...

Local Student Participates In Drama

The Wells College Theatre Department presents Escurial and The Maids, two plays from the Absurdist movement. More...

2009 March Trip to Clear Lake Troop 55

Troop 55 camped in Putnam County, the weekend of March 20th. They explored the local terrain and trails within. Throughout the weekend, the new scouts learned many new camping skills. More...

Benefit Bash In Support Of Local Non-Profits

Lord & Taylor will host a Benefit Bash in support of local Garden City charitable organizations, Tuesday, April 7th, 2009. More...

Assemblyman Recognizes Nassau Red Cross

"There are special groups of individuals whom we must take the time to recognize for their outstanding achievements and selfless acts. More...

Garden City Retired Men's Club Calendar Of Events

The Garden City Retired Men's Club is a non-profit membership organization formed in April 1961 for the purpose of providing educational and recreational activities for the retired male senior citizens of the Garden City Community. More...

GC Historical Flea Market

The Garden City Historical Society is soliciting vendors for its 4th annual Antiques & Flea Market which will be held on June 6th on the Historical Society grounds from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a very popular event. More...

Rosary Altar Society Luncheon

The Saint Joseph's Rosary Altar Society Annual Spring Luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 14 th at the Westbury Manor, Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Tickets will be $45.00 per person. More...

Winthrop Announces Golf Tournament

Winthrop-University Hospital's 24th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 4 at The Creek and Meadow Brook Golf Clubs, and Winthrop is pleased to announce that Mark J. More...

DAR Annual Luncheon

The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its Annual Philanthropic Luncheon on Friday, April 17th at Westbury Manor in Westbury. Social hour begins at 11:30 am. More...

Defensive Driving Course

Mercy Medical Center is pleased to offer the community the Empire Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course. The course will be held on Tuesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More...

"How To Downsize & Get Organized"

Professional Organizer Judi Cohen will present a Free Lecture "How to Downsize & Get Organized" on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. More...

Broadway Musicals Reach The Heights

"Great American Music: Broadway Musicals" continues on Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. at the Garden City Library. All are welcome at this DVD series presented by AAUW and The Friends of the Garden City Library. More...

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library?

EGG DECORATING WORKSHOP Saturday, April 4 3:30-4:30 PM. Registration began on Saturday March 21st for a workshop on coloring and decorating springtime eggs. More...

Library Calendar For The Week

YOUNG ADULT Programs *Wed., April 8, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins for Yoga for Teens scheduled for ADULT Programs Sunday, April 5 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. VITA Tax Aide Monday, April 6 *1:30 p.m. More...

It's Time For An Easter Egg Hunt

The Garden City Recreation Department is once again running its annual East Egg Hunt for the residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. More...

Cathedral Youth Collect Socks For Homeless

The Rite 13 Youth Group of the Cathedral of the Incarnation is collecting new, adult, white, athletic socks for homeless people. The socks will be blessed during the Maundy Thursday Foot Washing Service on April 9 at 8:00 p.m. More...

Free Workshops ForBreast Cancer Patients

Free workshops on Art and Reiki are offered to those who have had breast cancer. They are sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program and held at Adelphi University's Alumni House in Garden City. More...

Continuing Ed Goes To Broadway

Garden City School District's Adult Education program is currently registering people for their upcoming trip to Billy Elliot on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. More...

Have A Nice Cuppa!

Library Trustee Gloria Weinrich hands Sal Catania, President of The Friends of the Library, a cup of tea freshly brewed in the newly renovated downstairs kitchen at the library. More...

Inquirer's Class At Cathedral

Inquirers classes are forming at the Cathedral of the Incarnation for those who are new to the Episcopal Church, returning to the church, those desiring to be confirmed/received into the Episcopal Church and those who wish to explore the Episc More...

AAUW To Meet

The monthly meeting of the American Association of University Women will be held on Monday evening, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Library. More...

PTA Nominated Slate

The nominating Committee is pleased to report this slate of Nominated Executive Officers for the 2009-2010 school year: President - Julie Germano President-Elect - Gail Madigan Executive Vice President - Lisa Sut More...

Banjo Rascals Plus Special Attraction At Easter Parade

The renowned Banjo Rascals are turning up for the Garden City Chamber of Commerce's 54th annual Easter Sunday Vintage Car Parade on April 12. More...

Socially Speaking

Wow! so much happening with the end of March. Not only did it come in like a lion at the beginning of the month, but it is going out true to form - like a lamb. More...

Connolly ~ Whalen Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. James F. Connolly of Garden City are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Patricia to Eddie Whalen, son of Ed Whalen of Rolesville, North Carolina and Susan Whalen of Lompoc, California. More...

G.C. Artist To Do Painting Demonstration

Don't throw out your old paintings! More...

Lenten Project To Benefit Orphan Kenyan Children

The children of the St. John's Kenyan Children's Foundation will celebrate a very special Easter this year, thanks to the generosity of many Garden City families, who are participating in the FACE (Feed A Child on Easter) Project. More...

Cathedral Women To Hold Geranium Bridge

Bridge players, take note: On Thursday, May 14, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., the Cathedral Women will hold their 49 th Annual Geranium Dessert Bridge in the Cathedral House, located at 50 Cathedral Avenue in Garden City. More...

Garden City Senior News

Senior walking program

Our Senior walking group has become so popular that we are adding a day! Our group will now meet at Cluett Hall at 2:15 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday and walk for at least 20 minutes. More...

Free Lecture For Seniors

Seniors suffering from hip and knee issues can learn how they can return to the simple pleasures of an active life at Winthrop-University Hospital's free "Health Update for Seniors and Their Families" community education program, "Joint Repla More...

Family/Caregiver Support Group

The Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in collaboration with Winthrop University Hospital Division of Oncology & Hematology is offering a FREE family/caregiver support group. More...

Patient Support Group

The Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in collaboration with Winthrop University Hospital Division of Oncology & Hematology is offering a FREE patient support group. More...

Teen Art, Music, And Poetry Festival

A Teen Art, Music, and Poetry Festival will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at running throughout the afternoon. More...

Catholic Daughters Communion Brunch

Catholic Daughters of the Americas - Court St. Anne #1077 is sponsoring a Communion Brunch on Sunday, April 26 th at the Garden City Country Club following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. All are welcome to attend. More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room

Spring Break Family Magic and Comedy Show Performer Jim McClenahan presents Magic and Comedy!, a show for the whole family on Wednesday, April 15 at 11:00a.m. Ticket distribution begins April 4 at 9:00a.m. More...

New York On A Shoestring

It is possible to enjoy the Big Apple without going broke in the process. More...

National Library Week Tote Bag Giveaway

In celebration of National Library Week, The Friends of The Garden City Public Library have generously donated their eco-friendly, non-plastic, quality tote bags to be distributed to each and every person checking out materials from April 13th More...

Friends "Perk Up" The Library

The Friends of the Garden City Public Library sponsored a free multi-media program on March 26 about "The History of Coffee" with Chef Lee Perrotta. More...

Key / Interact Club Has Busy Year

The Garden City High School Key / Interact Club has had a busy year so far. Some of the activities that our students participated in included the American Cancer Society Walk at Jones Beach. We joined students from Mrs. More...

Stewardship Ministry Fair At St. Joseph's Church

On the weekend of March 14 and 15, St. Joseph's Church held its Stewardship Ministry Fair. In this season of Lent, the event gave the parish members the chance to learn about the various programs available to meet the needs of the community. More...